Rescue Beaver Steals His Mom’s Stuff To Build Dams | The Dodo

Beaver who loves the bathtub gets his very own pond - and he LOVES it 💙
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[@jdaze1]

JB died Dec. 6, 2021 from rodent bloat. A bacterial infection. Very sad. He brought so much love to everyone.

[@archk6791]

😢 RIP

[@SilverAuntie]

Oh, that's so sad. At least he got to live his best beaver life while he was here.

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

That's awful! Thanks for the news, despite its sadness. At least he had a great life.

[@ericbitzer5247]

Oh NOOOO!! RiP JB.

[@rilla46]

That makes me sad

[@yusakug]

This guy is quite the improvisor when it comes to finding material for his "dams". He's making the best of his situation.

[@joycewetherbee7421]

@classicmicroscopy9498.she did say he was too small when he was rescued to go to the Center. Unfortunately, some wild babies imprint very early on humans. Once that happens, they can never be returned to the wild. I’ve seen this happen at my job.

[@twister1852]

True best part of the vid lol

[@joycewetherbee7421]

@classicmicroscopy9498. it was not meant as a challenge. My apologies for coming across that way. I work at my local nature center where we have an extensive animal rehab department. We have reintroduced injured animals to their native habitat after they’re healed. Sadly, not all returns were successful. I agree that wild animals should never be kept as pets. They have a purpose and function in their native habitat and ecosystem. I reserve my opinion on imprinted animals used for educational purposes. I’m not ambivalent, just undecided.

[@docskate4312]

​@classicmicroscopy9498. But obviously you're a fckn troll who does not deserve apologies or any other human empathy at all.

[@snowysnowyriver]

JB Beaver died in 2021. This is an old video being passed off as new.

[@boonski]

You could tell the pond guy was really excited to make this pond.

[@silverfox2086]

The kindness that some people have amazes me and sparks hope.

[@jjs1300000]

He’s adorable

[@5Othniel7_Selah]

Yes he is. Beavers are my spirit animal, right after the shiba inu, brown bear, turtles, wild boar, penguins, wolverine, and salamanders. Hahahahahahahaha.

[@brigittej5158]

He is absolutely adorable

[@SillyBilly-lg5dp]

This is the cutest video I’ve ever seen, his face is just adorable 😊 ❤

[@SilverAuntie]

​@classicmicroscopy9498.I read some of your other comments, and just wanted to ask...Who pissed in your Wheaties this morning? I don't believe in unnecessary human interaction with wild animals either, but what is done, is done. The woman rescued the beaver, believing it to be abandoned. It IS a cute video, and really shows how ingrained some animal behaviors are. Seeing how he "improvised" his dam building materials without having had any guidance from his beaver family was very interesting. And, even though he can't be released back into the wild, at least I know of one beaver who won't lose his home to developers destroying his habitat or, God forbid, being killed by your car as you race someplace to spread your dark cloud of cynicism, pessimism, and just all around nasty, negative attitude. I hope that whatever is souring your mood today is just temporary, and that you feel better soon! 🤗

[@pillsburydoughboy1627]

​@@SilverAuntieyou shut him down

[@lisadc4681]

​​@classicmicroscopy9498. Then why are you watching this?? Go watch kids videos and let the people who want to, watch beavers or other animal videos as they please! What an idiot..I bet you've got lots of friends and are a blast at parties!!

[@snowysnowyriver]

​@classicmicroscopy9498. At least the Beavers are useful to the environment....which is more than you are with your nasty and invidious attitude.

[@ericbitzer5247]

​@classicmicroscopy9498.I disagree. Children are ubiquitous. Some children videos are adorable, but I seen so many children, I find animal videos cuter.

[@suzannecarter445]

This was great! That lovely lady and J.B. owe a lot to the kind Pond guy. Now J.B. just needs another semi-aquatic animal friend. He shouldn't be alone.

[@livingstone8347]

Totally agree. Great what they've done for jb, a friend for him would surely improve his life a lot.

[@twister1852]

Jb passed away sadly but he lived a good life

[@auntiec6294]

​@@twister1852 This was just posted. Are you sure he died? 🤔

[@Mamasan89]

@auntiec6294 he passed away just before they finished creating this little video of him

[@EmilyJelsomeno-bi9lc]

@@auntiec6294 he died over a year ago

[@KA-eu9sy]

1:57 Noises JB makes. So cute.

[@linda-louiseanthony9802]

I know right! Just adorable ❤

[@Wild_Wonders_animals]

🌟 Nature's Architect in action! This rescue beaver is not just building dams; he's stealing our hearts too! 🦫💖 Who knew beavers could be this adorable and industrious?

[@atrumphasmatis6719]

"He is not a pet" also "I'm very protective of that little beaver of mine" 😂 he's sooo stinkin cute

[@donnanolfi2970]

😄

[@gertrudessangalang9778]

Thank you to the people who joined together to prepare a dam for their pet, the beaver!

[@OuvinteAmigao]

*justin beaver

[@maureenbrennan7485]

What a beautiful story. I wish he had a friend

[@mom.left.me.at.michaels9951]

He had TONS of friends, it was a wildlife rescue that has many many residents. But the guys that built the pond for him did it for free so he just got a very fancy home they wanted to show how much he loved it. That's why the video just showcasing him. He also seemed to really like kids and would get lots of love when the wildlife center does classes.

[@Sunflowersarepretty]

The "welcome justin beaver" 😂😂. I love it ❤❤

[@fnvfan0145]

He was either making a dam or a well constructed blanket fort.

[@cindee1794]

JB is just the cutest! I hope your chairs survived his time in the house.

[@NipItInTheBud100]

“I’m very protective of that little beaver of mine”….I bet she is!

[@debbyangenni4616]

What an absolutely wonderful experience and beautiful story. Thank you to the lady and all involved in giving this sweetheart a great life. 🙂😇🥰

[@snowysnowyriver]

He died in 2021. This is an old video being passed off as new.

[@atlasshrugged6435]

“I’m very protective over that little beaver of mine.” 🤭

[@donnanolfi2970]

😄😄😄

[@Allison_Martinez]

Cute ❤

[@donnabaardsen5372]

​@classicmicroscopy9498. Go be miserable somewhere else.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

He is, Allison.

[@mullahbaksheesh9151]

Greg Wittstock, The Pond Guy, is owner and CEO of Aquascape, Inc., St. Charles, Illinois,

[@nunya-biznuts]

the eeep from him when he pausedon the chair so cuuuute

[@Klm242]

He's doing exactly what beavers are born to do and beautiful and very cute.

[@nadiakriz5823]

I love this woman and her sweet baby beaver! They are both ADORABLE! Melts my heart! And God bless the man who built JB that amazing pond!! Wow so cool!🥰♥️👏🏼

[@santinasantina2177]

👍for you. Sweet story.

[@einienj3281]

Natural instinct is strong in this one.. busy beaver 😄💜

[@1891Nj]

Nice beaver

[@anastassiaholt8601]

Him shuffling the pile of blankets had me DYING. Soo cute.

[@dieseldong4781]

Glad to see she takes excellent care of her beaver

[@nicolelee2205]

The pond is wonderful, what fabulous people! And JB and his human are fabulous.

[@linda-louiseanthony9802]

JB is a great ambassador for his kind ❤ from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@jules3048]

That poor baby crying when she gave him heck for chewing her chair leg about broke my heart. He’s soooo cute!!! The coolest thing I ever saw was at a dam next to a man made pond. I was just hanging out fishing and noticed some splashing near the dam. Then some adults came onto the dam and were working on it. The adults were bringing back logs for their dam. Then I noticed one only bring a log back half way and was confused. Til I saw what happened next. Turns out the splashing was the babies and one of the parents brought one of those babies out to help push the log back to the dam, teaching it what to do. Cutest darn thing I ever ever seen in the wild yet

[@mzmerryweather]

omg..OMG I do not know what is more adorable...the bubbles he makes in the water or the back talking...ADORABLE!!

[@stephaniebaker4024]

Absolutely adorable

[@bonniebob2802]

Great work by these people 🙏

[@JettsMom]

Oh my goodness I thought I wanted a racoon... but now I want a beaver and a pond

[@aprilstorm]

Me too 😂

[@JettsMom]

@@aprilstorm MY husband said no to both :( 😞... so it's either another puppy or a mid life crisis sports car lol

[@aprilstorm]

@@JettsMom yeah mine always says no too, but it may be different once it’s there AND it’s a rescue? I think that if it’s there when he gets home and a rescue situation, probably would be fine! I just don’t have a big enough place, but I really want to get an otter 🦦💜

[@lrose1046]

Stop it, both of you!! 😂

[@JettsMom]

@@aprilstorm I was so thing Otter too

[@kellyalonzi2917]

Adorable and so funny as well.

[@antoniusrono]

What a nice name.... Justin Beaver 👍👍👍

[@jilldavis7229]

How precious!!! God bless you for loving & taking such great care of JB👍🙏💕

[@KaylaBall-os3cr]

Beavers are awesome animals

[@user-px9nx9pc7k]

JB is the cutest dam beaver.

[@bastiaoemmiami]

*I had a small farm in New Hampshire, and beavers were pests there, there were a lot of them.* _Farmers often use traps, but I can't do that, so I sold the property at a price below market. I lost a lot of money but I don't have the regret of having to kill animals drowned in a trap._

[@BustedFlush7096]

Oh neither could I. I listened, to a snowbird from Canada 🇨🇦, who lived on a lake in the wilderness, about how the beavers 🦫 chewed their gorgeous log cabin house, the chairs outside, etc. it never dawned on a Florida girl about these things. So cute though…

[@chuckalucktoo5492]

They still are pests. They upset the ecosystem.

[@marjorieboldt4146]

Wonderful

[@huckstirred7112]

that is silly you could have made some cash on the fur and had a great bbq

[@haleybunker1339]

Wow, what a beautiful, gorgeous beaver!😍🦫😍

[@donnabaardsen5372]

He's so precious! What a cute, sweet video ❤️👍🤗

[@John_Connor556]

Love that y’all built him his own pond ☺️ 🦫

[@thebastardgift]

Beavers, wombats, racoons, I love them all. I hope J.B. gets a little buddy. ♥♥♥

[@annmowatt7547]

He is so gorgeous and thanks for letting us all see him and for taking him home!!! I can't wait to see his dam.

[@deborjhablackwell6162]

I’m sure he’s thinking that, since these creatures clearly don’t know how to house themselves, I’ll have to show them. Lol. The solution is wonderful! ❤️❤️

[@ellyneilsen2865]

JB is absolutely drop dead gorgeous!!

[@helenwenzel7603]

It's only natural for him to build one! He is so adorable! He's hilariously funny!!❤❤❤❤

[@Trace9598]

So cute ♥️

[@susanhowell6838]

Beautiful gds earth angels❤

[@bukhtiarshah9843]

Well done best of luck ❤❤❤

[@lauradavila8129]

Thank you for all the dedication you have for JB. ❤

[@snowysnowyriver]

He died in 2021. This is an old video being passed off as new.

[@laurabryannan]

He needs a buddy. ^_^

[@MaryJane-bi6et]

I can tell from that ladies voices she is sweetheart to her beaver

[@noonecaresm8641]

JB is so cute.

[@jimmungai1938]

Young lady, let’s face it you’re a little JB is your pet. He loves you and I’m sure you know doubt you love him. Alrighty, thank you for taking good care of that little rascal. He seems like he’s a fun little guy gets into plenty of mischief no doubt but that’s all right. That’s the waiter supposed to be all right you have a nice day now and thank you again for taking care of that beautiful little animal.

[@Carolinas_SweetTea]

Oh he's definitely a heart taker! JB is so cute! I'm glad he has a place that he can be free to his will at and be happy and safe and ok! That's one of our biggest fears of losing a pet besides them dying is not being able to provide the necessary care for them and give them a good life that they deserve. So I am really happy he has a place to be! ❤ He's definitely a sweetheart! Maybe they can find some other orphan 🦫 beavers to put with JB just so he will have some companions! ❤ Would love to see more of JB and update on JB! ❤

[@martingaleana1493]

He passed away

[@hotmess2766]

😢 RIP JB 💔

[@southsidecarly7427]

The pond guy made him an awesome pond!🥰

[@bethpedone8771]

RIP JB. I always enjoyed your videos. 🦫

[@missmiss975]

Beautiful. Love all of you. So lucky.

[@Nan-1017]

This is just so precious 😊💙

[@7728abbott]

Such an adorable video. JB is remarkable. And the pond, spectacular!

[@Pumpkin-Brain]

That’s a pretty sweet beaver you got there lady.

[@dawnkurtz9541]

Beavers do not belong in a house! But the dam that was built for him is perfect!

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

What a little trooper. He’s adorable. ♥️

[@indigowolf556]

Dragging all those things around the for making his dam. 😊 Thank you for caring for that beaver.

[@RondaSmith144Empress]

Yay, a loving , patient human momma and he has his own pond so kudos for those gentlemen who built it for him 🥰. 💖💖

[@harveynoshoe8085]

This is an old video. JB passed away about two years ago.

[@josephyoung9181]

Watching this Bieber made me chuckle. Yes, that made for houses but water wonderful bunch of guys that made him his own pond. Do you have a special place in my heart ♥️ thank you for sharing

[@nattywho]

Ok…JB is just too stinkin cute…omg!!! I’m so happy he has a pond all his own and he has a family near by that loves him and looks out for him!!!

[@user-vd5hh7jl9m]

I love how @thedodo consistently reposts this same video and story every year. it never gets old.

[@luci4087]

I’ve seen his story on the dodo multiple times. Still cute though.

[@luci4087]

@classicmicroscopy9498. You can search for “Jb the beaver the dodo” and find multiple videos for him.

[@Coffeecup.0110]

He’s so precious. Thanks for being so patient with him. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@millenials_best]

Just adorable. I save animals that are free on Craigslist and give them the best of the rest of their lives! They always make my life better just by being in it! What a sweet story of Justin Beaver! Much love!

[@elisafloriana]

I never knew about beavers were natural animals in construction. Making dams sound cool even at home and this beaver has a great name, Justin Beaver 😂

[@keeper6458]

I hope JB gets a friend one day

[@laurielaurie8280]

❤Very sweet of those men to build him his own little habitat :)))

[@elizabethmckenzie322]

Aww what a bizzy boy 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤so cute sweet lovely adorable

[@natasharandall9674]

Beautiful boy ❤

[@thebastardgift]

What a beautiful gesture to build a beaver pond, and a beautiful pond it is. ♥♥♥

[@thewatcher5271]

That's Really Great! We Should All Be So Lucky. Thank You For Sharing.

[@metaforcesaber]

Even though this was posted years ago... it still is a captivating and fascinating look into nature vs. nurture. Plus the cute beaver n' stuff.

[@myrudram]

Beautiful.

[@paulaheckman9928]

OMG I love him so much!!!!💞

[@snowysnowyriver]

The Dodo has uploaded this as though it is recent. This is a lovely video but it is old. JB passed away suddenly in December 2021 from Rodent Bloat which is a sudden overgrowth of internal bacteria. It was all over in the space of hours and there was nothing his heart-broken human family could do for him. Even antibiotics don't work on the Bloat. There is a video on YT in which his "mom" gives the world the sad news. Grab a tissue before watching, you will need it. 😢

[@ericbitzer5247]

That's just sooooo ADORABLE!!!

[@KingKhan-123]

😂😂😂 very cute

[@KristenDilligaf]

Omg Justin Beaver!!! 😂 he's so freaking cute!!!!

[@dorothymead6245]

Omg, he is simply adorable 🥰!!

[@janetmarshall7171]

Now how adorable is this 🥰🥰 this rascally beaver 🦫🦫, had enough sense to know what he needs to build his dam!! Now that a smart little guy!! He knows what he has to do to get his place, the way that he wants it!! This is too much for me!! How Hilarious!!

[@youdontknowme5969]

"Justin Beaver" 🤣 I love that!

[@jodyj0]

JB you're missed sweetheart♡♡♡

[@vickie30]

He is so adorable..Lucky lady..lucky beaver

[@KatzMeow268]

RIP sweet J.B.

[@nwbbib]

RIP JB 😢

[@Gabistruwwelliese]

So great to have an update on him!

[@haPPySundAy970]

You are so lucky!!!!🙏♥️

[@travisrassel9978]

I find it hilarious that the beaver thinks he can build dams with household objects and carpets and stuff.

[@olcarewe3530]

Justin Beaver?! 😂😂 Adorable 🥰

[@jenninekaufman8004]

Cute story ❤